SoundClick artist: Mike Coston

Mike Coston is one of Texas’ foremost blistering blues guitar players. Nailing the fast pace Texas style and a tasty mix of Chicago blues grit and west coast sophistication, Mike has acquired his own style and take on the Blues. Please enjoy the heartfelt work he's done on his latest CD "Just Playing".

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Why this name?

I got it off my drivers license.

Do you play live?

Only occasionally, I devote most of my time to recording.

How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?

Only for the better. It certainly gives more muscians access to the public and gives the public access to more and varied musicans and a broader spectrum of music.

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

I enjoy the freedom of the internet but would entertain signing with a major label.

Your influences?

Growing up in Texas in the sixties I was able to see Freddy King, Lightin' Hopkins, Johnny Winter, ect., perform. All these people influenced my playing. Later, Texans such as Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jimmy Vaughn, Anson Funderburg and others had a great effect on me.

Although, I believe at this stage of my career I have a style of my own .

Equipment used:

Gibson Les Paul, 1987 57' reissue Stratocaster, Heritage 535, 1966 Gibson J-50, Heritage Sweet 16 and many more guitars. Amps-65' reissue Fender Deluxe Reverb, Fender Blues Jr. and Allen Old Flame.

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